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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 22, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> learn English and meet state standards. learn English and meet state standards.
- </c> state, and his country better. state, and his country better.
- </c> recognizes a gentleman from Texas, Mr. recognizes a gentleman from Texas, Mr.
- </c> Green County, our state, and our nation. Green County, our state, and our nation.
- </c> later in Southeast Texas in my district. later in Southeast Texas in my district.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- [Captioning made possible by TH, Inc., in cooperation with the United States House of Representatives
- Ellzey of Texas. Mr. Cohen of Tennessee. Mr. Cleave of Missouri. Mr. Veasey of Texas. Mr.
- ELLZEY OF TEXAS. MR. COHEN OF TENNESSEE. MR. CLEAVE OF MISSOURI. MR. VEASEY OF TEXAS. MR.
- DOGGETT OF TEXAS.
- CANADA-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP. THE CLERK: MR. BIRDMAN OF MICHIGAN. MR.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/05/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Then there are also inventories states have been doing; at least 10 states we are aware of have been
- Texas and Minnesota are the only two states that strictly have just a prohibition, which restricts the
- In Texas, it's 13.
- Then, in 2025, California and Texas also joined states enacting comprehensive legislation.
- some states come up with things and then other states add on to it, and all of a sudden you've got 35
Summary:
The Arizona House Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Committee met for an informational presentation from Adam Cook Hook of the National Conference of State Legislatures on recent AI policy trends across the states. He described how legislatures are creating AI-focused committees, task forces, inventories, and impact assessments, and how states are also using AI in government operations and procurement. He noted that all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and D.C. introduced AI bills in 2025, with NCSL tracking more than 1,200 measures and nearly 200 enactments across 45 states.
Much of the discussion focused on deepfakes, elections, and synthetic media. Hook said 26 states have enacted laws regulating AI in political messaging, usually through disclosure requirements, while some states have prohibitions near elections. He also discussed laws addressing sexually explicit deepfakes, nonconsensual intimate images, and protections for performers’ name, image, and likeness. Members asked about the best state models for protecting AI-generated likenesses and how parody and satire affect such laws; Hook said courts have struck down some deepfake laws as overbroad, especially where they lacked parody exceptions or allowed broad private rights of action.
Hook also highlighted broader AI legislation in healthcare, education, workforce training, and public-private innovation efforts, including regulatory sandboxes and state-run AI tools. He summarized comprehensive AI laws in Colorado, Utah, California, and Texas, and flagged legal issues such as privacy, copyright, bias, liability, and transparency. Committee members asked about the growth of AI policy, the role of NCSL, and practical uses of AI in government; Hook said interest has grown rapidly since public release of tools like ChatGPT and that NCSL is still adapting its internal AI work. No bills were heard or voted on, and the meeting ended with the chair thanking the presenter and adjourning.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/18/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
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- Well, we had an incident in our town last year, and they get into the state law, and one of the state
- where um current law states that signs where um current law states that signs may<00:23:43.919><c> be
- </c><00:27:33.520><c> law</c> the the rest of the state law the the rest of the state law says<00:27:
- The reasons have been stated.
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The rangelands across the state equal about 54% of the state of Idaho, which is about 28 million acres
- State universities regarding the bill.
- The Texas bullion depository is actually run by the state of Texas, and it's available for state investments
- I think University of Texas..." "...state of Texas, and it's available for state investments.
- I think the University of Texas has quite a bit of gold bullion stored there, and any citizen in Texas
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee heard a series of routing slips and bills, mostly on property, housing, elections, state investment, and government administration. Several RSs were introduced to print without objection, including a memorial recognizing Idaho rangelands and pastoralists, a fee increase proposal to raise Idaho State Patrol trooper pay, penny-rounding guidance for cash transactions, updates to a bill involving state universities, limits on reappointing a gubernatorial appointee after Senate rejection, ADU and duplex/starter-home housing measures, a fix to the education career ladder for teachers returning from administrative roles, a private-property measure allowing farmers to gift five acres to immediate family, a partisan countywide highway district election proposal, and memorials recognizing Taiwan and Italy-related ties. One wildlife crossings memorial was flagged as incorrectly drafted in the wrong form and was not acted on pending correction.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1338, which would allow the state treasurer, with advisory board approval, to invest idle state funds in gold or silver bullion stored in a class-one vault, including possible storage in Idaho, Utah, or Texas. Supporters argued it would diversify investments and hedge inflation; some senators expressed caution but the bill advanced on a due-pass recommendation, with several senators recorded voting no. Senate Bill 1323, which would enforce gold-clause contracts involving precious metals, also advanced to the floor with a due-pass recommendation after brief discussion.
Finally, Senate Bill 1299, dealing with digital ID, was discussed at length. The bill would prohibit government from requiring digital identification, preserve physical ID as valid, and bar government from requiring someone to unlock a phone for identification. Senators questioned the civil penalty language and whether the bill was proactive or would affect current Idaho practice; the sponsor said it was intended to prevent future mandates, not ban digital ID. On motion, the committee sent the bill to the 14th order for possible amendment rather than advancing it directly. The committee then adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Dec 9th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so if you go back to 2015, the homes... state exemption was $15,000.
- So we have about. 6.1 million homeowners in Texas, 3.3 million homeowners.
- For every homeowner in Texas in the next few years, no matter their age.
- What happens to the Texas when we shut everything down. So we can.
- And we control, remember, the state controls the school property taxes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- municipal zoning ordinances that are adopted without following state statute.
- This is a real issue, and it affects property owners throughout the state.
- that we now love and respect across the state...
- So I thank you for your service, and I'm glad to be here in the state.
- So I thank you for your service, and I'm glad to be here in the state.
Committee:
House Land & Resource Management
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 2215, which would clarify that property owners may challenge municipal zoning ordinances that are adopted without following Chapter 211 procedures, and would expressly waive municipal sovereign immunity for declaratory, injunctive, and mandamus actions in those cases. The bill sponsor and witnesses argued it would simply enforce existing notice, hearing, and due process requirements and give landowners a practical remedy when cities fail to comply. Testimony in support came from attorneys and a landowner describing alleged zoning actions in Selma that they said occurred without proper notice or hearings and caused significant financial harm. After questions, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2639, which would add disclosure and compensation requirements for local historic designations, including compensation based on the greater of repair/restoration costs or the difference in appraised value with and without the designation. The bill author said it was intended to address situations where historic designation delays or blocks redevelopment and to ensure property owners are fairly compensated. A property owner testified in support, describing an Austin case in which a demolition permit led to historic designation and what he said was a costly forced rehabilitation. Opponents, including a preservation advocate and an East Austin resident, argued the current process is already rigorous, rare, and balanced, and that the bill would undermine cities’ ability to preserve historic places and community heritage.
During closing on SB 2639, the chair raised a concern that Section 3B appeared to apply retroactively to pending cases, which he said could be unconstitutional under the Texas Constitution’s prohibition on retroactive laws. The committee did not resolve that issue during the hearing, and the bill was left pending. The committee then adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Aug 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- On this map across the state of Texas, I can tell you that, as you may mention, that was not in the original
- Chairman Hunter stated, "we held three public hearings.
- According to the Texas Legislative Council, as of this moment 38.6...
- Yes, as part of the Texas delegation. OK.
- House that the two years following the midterms could be very harmful to Texas and to the United States
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If the state... ...require improvements in self-sufficiency for state-funded grants.
- Texas is a much larger state, with a little bit of population, but directly with respect to what we’re
- state housing department.
- state housing department.
- DHS, our state does.
Summary:
The committee first approved a motion, then heard a lengthy presentation on homelessness policy and behavioral health. Testimony focused on the view that Arkansas should shift toward more data-driven, outcomes-based responses to homelessness, including stronger treatment options for serious mental illness and substance use disorder, better data collection, provider accountability, and possible statewide use of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. Speakers from Fort Smith, Restore Hope, Our House, and Western Arkansas Counseling described local work, the need for better coordination across providers, and the role of crisis services, ACT teams, and employment support. Members asked about sex offender tracking, the difference between sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, how to scale successful programs statewide, and whether Arkansas could apply for a statewide Continuum of Care or CCBHC planning grant. The discussion also touched on camping bans, civil commitment, and federal funding changes, with several speakers urging the state to pursue the CCBHC planning grant and more transparent reporting systems.
After the homelessness discussion, the committee moved through a series of Department of Energy and Board of Nursing rule reviews. DEQ proposed updating the post-closure cleanup threshold for solid waste matters from $50,000 to $2 million to match Act 791 of 2025, and members asked about financial assurance and oversight; the rule was reviewed without objection. The Board of Nursing then presented multiple rule changes tied to recent acts, including adding fees for dialysis patient care technician registration, expanding contact-information requirements, implementing APRN delegation authority to unlicensed workers, clarifying APRN authority for death certificates and durable medical equipment prescriptions, updating certified medication assistant training and insulin-injection authority, and conforming independent-practice rules for clinical nurse specialists. Each rule was reviewed without objection.
Near the end of the meeting, Senator Irvin announced that UAMS had completed its NCI designation submission for the Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute, calling it an important milestone for the state. The committee then adjourned.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Do states...
- For the person that's listening to this today, you're saying that the state of Texas would have to allow
- They've got a lot of out-of-state workers, a lot of Texas, a lot of Texas workers, and if we've got a
- Texas drivers or uninsured out-of-state drivers.
- When we went to call the insurance company, the out-of-state driver from Texas had stopped paying on
Committee:
House Insurance
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Sep 11th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, there are states where that number, if you look at Texas, is 82%.
- Florida, I will mention that state; Texas, I will mention that as well; Arizona, and other states that
- stay in the state.
- Texas has mandated the state schools, 90%. They have to take 90% of their class.
- of our state.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Rural Issues Feb 25th, 2026
Special Committee on Rural Issues
Transcript Highlights:
- They didn't want to connect to other states. They just said, we're Texas. We're the best at it.
- They didn't want to connect to other states. They just said, we're Texas. We're the best at it.
- But, you know, in the state of Texas, you don't have to bury your water lines 36 inches deep like you
- But you know, in the state of Texas, you don't have to bear your water lines 36 inches deep like you
- You know, in the state of Texas, you don't have to bury your water lines 36 inches deep like you do here
Committee:
House Special Committee on Rural Issues
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/19/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
House Rural Economic Development Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- State Route 260.
- in Fort Worth, Texas, at Texas Motor Speedway.
- A state bridge is not a 100-year bridge, and we have to put a 100-year bridge in, and our own state has
- State Treasurer in fiscal year 2027 for the state match of the Douglas Port...
- Fund to the State Treasurer in fiscal year 2027 for the state match of the Douglas Port of Entry and
Summary:
The Rural Economic Development Committee heard presentations focused on district needs and infrastructure priorities in LD7, including a video and testimony on the East Wilford Road Extension in Show Low and Gold Canyon/Lost Dutchman Days. Show Low officials, Navajo County leaders, and the city manager described the road extension as a shovel-ready project that would improve traffic flow, provide a new bridge over Shoal Creek/Show Low Creek designed for a 100-year flood, and create a critical alternate emergency route for evacuations and access to Summit Healthcare. They emphasized past flooding and wildfire evacuation concerns, the project’s regional importance, and the city’s local financial commitment, including $7.56 million already pledged.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1272, which appropriates $5 million from the state general fund in fiscal year 2027 for the state match for the Douglas Port of Entry, contingent on a $678 million federal GSA award. Senator Gallen, Douglas Mayor Jose Grijalva, and city staff said the project would support trade with Mexico, create jobs, improve border security, and help modernize port operations; they also noted a September 2026 deadline and that the city has already secured $20 million of the needed $50 million match, with additional funding still being sought. Testimony highlighted the port’s economic impact, the city’s small tax base, and the potential for federal and private investment leverage.
After questions from members about safety, timelines, private participation, and local contributions, the committee voted to return SB 1272 with a due pass recommendation. The motion passed 6-0, with one member absent; Representative Bolt explained his yes vote by citing the bill’s importance to commerce, economic development, and border security.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is State Representative Christina Morales, State Representative Charlene Ward Johnson, and State
- The Texas Election Code states that it is the intent of the...
- The Texas Election Code states that it is the intent of the Legislature that the application of the Texas
- State Senate after the resignation of Sylvia Garcia.
- Garcia, who stated that thousands would be without representation in the state legislative session without
Keywords:
special election, 18th Congressional District, Governor Abbott, federal representation, constituent services, Sylvester Turner
Summary:
State Rep. Jolanda Jones, joined by Sen. Molly Cook and Reps. Christina Morales, Charlene Ward Johnson, and Lauren Ashley Simmons, held a press event at the Capitol urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special election for Texas Congressional District 18. They said the district has been without federal representation since the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner and argued that more than 800,000 constituents are losing access to constituent services, federal assistance, and a voice in Congress.
The speakers framed the delay as a constitutional and fairness issue, repeatedly describing the situation as “taxation without representation.” They said the vacancy affects Democrats and Republicans alike, and cited examples such as passport help, veterans’ issues, immigration concerns, and access to federal funding. Several speakers accused the governor of delaying for partisan reasons and called for immediate action so the district can elect a new representative.
A letter from Sen. Borris Miles was read into the record, urging Abbott to set the earliest possible special election date and noting that the governor has acted quickly in past vacancies. The event ended with a unified demand that Abbott call the election immediately; no vote or formal legislative action was taken.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Of anything of that sort, you have said that in Texas it's okay not to care about diversity, not to care
- We know that Texas kind of leads the nation in policy development.
- A lot of other states replicate the policy. All of us know about the DEI policy.
- But the Senate, the state of Texas, had an opportunity today to put together a policy statement and begin
- many quarters of this state for over 400 years will continue to exist.
Keywords:
Senate Bill 688, Senate Bill 9, equity, meritocracy, social progress, policy reform, public testimony
Summary:
During this meeting of the committee, significant discussions centered around Senate Bill 688 and Senate Bill 9, with members expressing deep concerns over the implications of the proposed legislation. Chair Carol Alvarado initiated the meeting by addressing the audience and highlighting the need for robust dialogue regarding the bills in question. Senator Royce West actively contributed to the discussions, emphasizing the necessity to reform existing policies that some believe would regress social progress in the state. The debate revealed a passionate division among committee members, as they navigated the complexities of equity and meritocracy in legislation.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- State University. Gregory Ball, State University.
- Jones, public library state library resource center funding, favorable.
- House Bill 660 increases the per capita funding amount that must be provided to the State Library Resource
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- . state. state.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/05/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll be covering what state legislatures have, have across the states.
- Texas and Minnesota are the only two states that strictly have just a prohibition, which restricts the
- In Texas, it's 13.
- Then, in 2025, California and Texas also joined states enacting comprehensive legislation.
- some states come up with things and then other states add on to it, and all of a sudden you've got 35
Committee:
House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> state for employment purposes. state for employment purposes.
- 12:45.279><c> state</c><00:12:45.600><c> students</c> um out of state out of state students um out of
- </c> families to move to Texas. families to move to Texas.
- People are leaving this state. fraud. People are leaving this state.
- </c> people to be attracted to this state. people to be attracted to this state.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- What I just handed you is a map of the south central Texas area that shows Maverick County and then if
- The bill transfers M-1021 onto the state highway system. That's what we're asking you to consider.
- and ensure the continued strategic utility of the Panama Canal for US and Texas trade.
- and Texas.
- The Panama Canal is a critical link that drives Texas trade and economic growth.
Committee:
House S/C on International Relations
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Those are some of the largest ones in the state.
- Why not certify their program with the state?
- At a time when our state struggles to attract employers and compete with neighboring states, Senate Bill
- This is done in all states, and we have clear visual representations of how states all around us are
- it, they go out of state to do the same.
Summary:
The Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee heard and voted on several bills, beginning with SB 190, which would authorize revenue bonds for Gila Regional Medical Center to replace an aging linear accelerator for cancer treatment. The sponsor and hospital representatives said the project is critical for rural patients who otherwise travel long distances for radiation therapy. After a brief amendment changing the bond term from 20 to 30 years, the committee advanced the bill 7-0.
The committee then took up SB 152, a broadband affordability and rural telecommunications bill that would keep money in the broadband fund for maintenance, expansion, and a new affordability program after the federal ACP lapsed. The sponsor and broadband stakeholders said the bill is needed to close the digital divide, while some industry witnesses supported the affordability goal but wanted changes to broaden eligibility and adjust program rules. The committee heard public testimony from supporters and opponents, then passed the bill 8-0. Next, SB 77 would require certain highway and public works contractors to contribute to apprenticeship training funds; labor groups supported it as workforce development, while highway and asphalt contractors opposed it as an added cost and argued they already run their own training programs. After extended debate about whether the 60-cent-per-hour contribution would raise project costs or simply redirect existing prevailing-wage funds, the committee advanced SB 77 on a 5-3 vote.
The committee also heard SB 182, a dyed diesel gross receipts tax deduction for agricultural use, but held it for the tax package without a vote. SB 151, a corporate income tax decoupling bill intended to recover revenue lost to federal tax changes, drew strong support from tax and advocacy groups and strong opposition from business, oil and gas, and chamber representatives who called it a tax increase that would hurt investment and competitiveness. Committee members raised concerns about long-term revenue stability and business impacts, but the sponsors said the bill would restore state tax capacity and selectively decouple from federal provisions; the bill was held for later consideration in the tax package. Finally, the committee heard SB 133 on eliminating gross receipts tax on medical providers for medical equipment and supplies, and SB 212 on a ski-area construction equipment gross receipts tax exemption, with sponsors arguing both would improve competitiveness and support industry investment; both were discussed as possible tax-package items and held for further consideration.